ABOUT
I’m Kaelyn Long Lin, a senior at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, studying Computer Science with a minor in UX Design. I’m passionate about combining design and technology to create practical, well-crafted solutions.
My experience ranges from software engineering internships and AI/ML research to leading student organizations, with a focus on building products that are intuitive and effective.
In my free time, I like exploring fashion, painting, and reading—hobbies that keep me creative and inspired.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Bachelors Degree | 2022 - 2026
Major: Computer Science
Minor: UX Design
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Hardware, Web Applications and Systems, Computer Science Pragmatics, Robotics Mechanisms, Statistical Computing, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Calculus I-III
The George Washington University
High School Dual Credit
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Software Development, Introduction to Programming with Python
School Without Walls
High School Diploma | 2018 - 2022
#1 High School in District of Columbia by U.S. News & World Report
EXPERIENCE
Amazon
Software Development Engineer Intern | Seattle, WA | May - Aug 2025
- Built and deployed a Java-based AWS Lambda CloudFormation Hook that automatically classifies safety of IAM roles, users, and groups for deletion using Access Advisor data, reducing manual audits and preventing accidental deletions in production
- Extended solution to handle access keys, MFA devices, group memberships, and detached managed policies, enabling automated cleanup aligned with AWS IAM constraints through ARN normalization and policy detachment logic
- Led end-to-end development and testing, designing a fault-tolerant evaluation engine with retry-safe logic, structured CloudWatch logging, and full JUnit5 test coverage for API edge cases, throttling, and propagation delays
University of Michigan
NLP Researcher and AI Software Developer | Ann Arbor, MI | Nov 2024 - Present
- Conduct research on text summarization, evaluating different LLMs using human methods
- Build web crawlers to benchmark a UMich-developed bot across diverse datasets and automate data preprocessing workflows
Akima
Software Engineering Intern | Herndon, VA | Jun - Aug 2024
- Led a team of 7 as Scrum Master to engineer a web-based Air Force E911 dispatch software system from scratch for 179 bases using AWS, React, Spring Boot, and Tableau, processing over 300 support tickets
- Implemented MySQL database and utilized Python scripting to manage and track bases and tickets, automating updates
- Presented to over 50 stakeholders, including the CEO, group presidents, and military teams, showcasing the functional MVP
Center for Academic Innovation at UofM
XR Researcher | Ann Arbor, MI | Oct 2024 - May 2024
- Implemented audio functionalities for vocal interaction with virtual patients in a VR application using Google Cloud Speech API, Unreal Engine, and C++, capturing and processing auction input with optimized settings
- Collaborated with medical experts and professors to lead iterative user testing sessions and drive continuous design improvements
- Oversaw financial and HR operations for the XR program, managing 32 projects and optimizing performance across 17 schools
Academic Success Partners
Private Tutor | Ann Arbor, MI | Apr 2023 - Aug 2024
- Provided personalized tutoring to high school students in Ann Arbor for STEM subjects including Calculus AB/BC, Geometry, Algebra I-II, Chemistry, and SAT preparation
- Fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment, building strong rapport with students and achieving measurable academic improvements
PROJECTS
Instagram Clone
Dynamic Instagram clone featuring user accounts, photo uploads, likes, and comments.
Wikipedia Search Engine and Custom MapReduce Server
Scalable search engine and fault-tolerant MapReduce server, supporting efficient text processing, indexing, and ranking with tf-idf scores.
LC-2K
Custom RISC architecture involving pipeline assembly, cache simulation, and linking.
DSA Class Projects
A series of C++ projects demonstrating proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques.
Personal Website
Personal portfolio showcasing projects, skills, and experience.
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